Elworth took another step towards their objective of returning to the Premier Division at Silverdale on Saturday.

In very mixed weather, the Foxes put together a comfortable seven-wicket success which has kept them firmly second in Division One – 41 points clear of Moddershall in third.

Yasir Ali was at his devastating best as he took 6-34 when the hosts made first use. After just four overs the rain drove the teams from the field but Silverdale, put in when Russ Ballard won the toss, were already 8-2.

Mike Holt (2-31) and James Burnett (1-20) also chipped in while Ballard got a run-out, as the home side were 89ao in 40.4 difficult overs.

Ali’s figures were his best of the campaign as he moved to 70 wickets in the league.

Elworth’s reply, whilst interrupted by rain, was businesslike. This was exemplified by Ballard who batted through for 22no.

He lost Alex Banks(10) as a partner before a short but explosive innings from Chris Regan yielded 34.